Madame Choi and the Monsters
A True Story
(Author) Patrick SpatThe true story of how a famous movie star and her ex-husband director were kidnapped by Kim Jong-il and forced to revitalize North Korea's film industry The incredible-yet-true story of celebrated South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee, abducted in 1978 by North Korean secret agents on the orders of their film-crazed future leader Kim Jong-il. Six months later, filmmaker Shin Sang-ok, Choi Eun-hee's ex-husband, is abducted in turn. Choi and Shin remain unaware of each other's fates until they meet again at a dinner hosted by Kim Jong-il in 1983. Kim forces Choi and Shin to make films, including the infamous kaiju cult classic Pulgasari (1985), all while convincing the world that they serve North Korea willingly. Choi and Shin's love rekindles slowly in this reunited captivity. Only at the 1986 Venice Film Festival do they escape, fleeing in a daring car chase to the American embassy.
Patrick Spat
Patrick Spat was a prolific writer known for his groundbreaking novel "Echoes of Eternity," which explored themes of time, memory, and identity. His poetic and introspective style captivated readers, earning him a reputation as a master of existential literature. Spat's work continues to inspire and challenge readers worldwide.
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